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Originally Posted by DJWorm
Got a 2008 Tahoe Hybrid 4WD on 6/3. Black/Black, Entertainment Center but no Sun Roof. Dealer had 2 2WD drives on lot but I need the 4WD for the Erie, Pa. winter weather. He did a search and got it out of the Michigan dealers "pool".
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Things to do shortly:
1. Will change Diff fluid to a full synthetic after gears burnish in.
2. Will consider changing tranny fluid to full synthetic ATF
3. Will remove front air dam in October for winter driving...otherwise I will be plowing snow.
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I scared the pants off a couple of cyclists on the berm bike path as they never heard me coming. I was driving in the local State Park at 25 miles per hour in full electric.
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I am seriously considering getting a spare rim and tire for long trips. ...
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One the tranny/diff oil changes, I would recommend
sending your old stuff to PdMA for oil testing and be very, very careful about using Amsoil. I tried Amsoil and the oil testing results came back with high levels of copper. It turns out another forum reported Amsoil is rough on 'yellow metal' and
my test results confirmed that result. I just don't know enough about the two-mode transaxle and differential to know if they have any bushings. Oil testing is your friend!
The air dam is pretty important for fuel economy but I also understand snow can be a problem. But one thing we have learned is the utility of a block heater. I don't know if you can get a block heater but it would be a wise investment before the cold weather hits. To see what I mean, look at some of the database entries with a lot of entries and you'll often see the winter-summer cycling of MPG. A block heater can reduce the cold weather dips.
Our vehicles are quiet and that is a good thing but that means we have to drive all the time and be considerate. There is a bill in Congress, HR 5734, that would mandate noise makers on our vehicles. After nearly three years, I've come to appreciate the quiet and
we're working to fix the legislation. Be responsible and life is good.
GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson